LED lighting upgrades in Paignton
What we do in Paignton: swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. Spare fluorescent tubes are getting harder to buy since the 2023–24 phase-out, which is why many sites in Paignton now upgrade a floor or a unit at a time rather than waiting for failures.
Local LED lighting upgrades in Paignton
We quote Paignton LED upgrades as a fixed price with a fitting schedule, so you can see exactly what is being replaced, where, and what it should save.
Where ceilings in Paignton offices are being replaced anyway, we plan the new LED layout to BS EN 12464-1 rather than simply copying the old positions.
Our teams travel to Paignton from across Devon. Typical nearby jobs include Torquay, Brixham and Totnes, so we can often combine survey visits.
Paignton at a glance
What's included
- Like-for-like or re-planned layouts so light levels meet BS EN 12464-1
- Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
- Complete LED luminaires rather than tube swaps, so old control gear is removed
- A walk-round survey counting fittings, wattages, running hours and ceiling types
Guide prices in Paignton
Typical budgets for Paignton premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £155 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £80 – £205 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED high bay | £155 – £410 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
Example: 40 LED panels replacing fluorescent fittings in a 400 m² office, about £2,050 – £6,100 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Paignton
Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments) asks for new general lighting to average at least 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt, or to use the LENI method. The 2026 edition raises this to more than 105 for work under it from 24 March 2027.
In Great Britain, common T8 fluorescent tubes were caught by ecodesign rules from 1 September 2023 and the mercury exemptions for ordinary T5 and T8 lamps ended on 1 February 2024.
Paignton FAQs
Can you work out of hours in Paignton?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Paignton offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Paignton?
Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
Do you cover all of Paignton?
Yes. We work across Paignton and the TQ3, TQ4 and TQ2 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Torquay, Brixham and Totnes.
What does an LED upgrade cost?
As a budget, LED panels run at about £50–£150 per fitting supplied and installed, battens £80–£200 and high bays £150–£400, excluding VAT. Access equipment, rewiring and controls are extra.
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